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AO05 APU

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,788 mi
Last recorded44,788 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 APU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming n/s o/s front floor pans

corrosion forming outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,929 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

front discs have slight corrosion to inside braking surface

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 34,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,294 miles

footbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,912 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to become de-bonded

offside front tyre iner edge becoming worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,697 miles

nearside front tyre becoming worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,044 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO05 APU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 APU registered?

AO05 APU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AO05 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 APU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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